CIAC - Tech Package - Structured Cabling & Communication Equipment Room Fittings

Macomb County, Michigan is seeking proposals for a comprehensive technology infrastructure project at the Central Intake & Assessment Center and Jail Renovations located at 43565 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens. The Request for Proposals (RFP 31-25) solicits a turnkey solution for structured cabling and communication equipment room fittings across multiple facility levels, including new procurement, installation, testing, and certification of network infrastructure. The project encompasses three separate base bid proposals intended to be awarded to a single contractor, covering structured cabling for both the Central Intake & Assessment Center and the Macomb County Jail. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including manufacturer's technical data, specification sheets, maintenance manuals, and material safety data sheets, and demonstrate compliance with TIA/EIA, BICSI, and ANSI standards. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with the final bid response due on July 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time. Contractors will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and inspections, and must provide a 20-year unconditional warranty on materials, equipment, and workmanship. The project timeline includes a project kick-off meeting in September 2025, with substantial completion expected in December 2026.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The technology infrastructure project will require comprehensive integration of network infrastructure, security electronics, access control systems, and video management systems across multiple building levels. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the project involves extensive technological upgrades including backbone fiber optic cabling, horizontal cabling, data drops, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, intercom systems, and card readers. The project will require a contractor with significant technical expertise in structured cabling systems, capable of meeting rigorous installation and certification standards. Specific technical requirements include detailed provisions for cable management, power supply, and system integration, with devices and equipment to be coordinated across multiple building systems. The comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in modernizing the county's technological infrastructure, with a focus on creating a fully integrated and future-ready communication and security environment.